There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to Smithsonian Institution by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
1h 32m$87–473Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
5h 8m$35–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 32m$71–157Drive 207.3 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Smithsonian Institutioncar 207.3 mi
3h 34m$38–55Bus via 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
5h 13m$39–62
Virginia to Smithsonian Institution by bus, tram, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Smithsonian Institution is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Smithsonian Institution is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $85 - $480.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Smithsonian Institution. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform via Norfolk and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Virginia and Smithsonian Institution is 155 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Smithsonian Institution without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Virginia to Smithsonian Institution, including transfers.
Virginia to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Smithsonian Institution is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 8m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Smithsonian Institution is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Virginia to Smithsonian Institution.
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